Category: Bulletin

Here are the announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 2nd of August:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

FATIMA DAY
The Main Celebrant for Fatima Day in August will be Fr Isidore Chidi Enyinnaya OSPPE. Newly professed members of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

SUPPLY IN BOWRAL PARISH
During the month of August the Fathers will be assiting in Corpus Christ Parish, Bowral/Mittagong, while Fr Sean Cullen, Parish Priest is on annual leave. We pray that Fr Sean has a great holiday and returns refreshed and rejuvenated.

If anyone is wishing to see any of the Father’s, especially Fr Richard, please make an appointment by contacting the Monastery office.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION – 15th August
The solemnity of the Assumption, 15th August is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times at the Shrine will be as Follows:
Vigil Mass (14th August): 5pm
Mass of the day (15th August): 8:30am & 11am

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY/JASNA GORA
The novena to our Lady of Mercy will take place as usual commencing on Monday 17th August – Tuesday 25th August 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions during this novena, slips can be found on the side table of the Church, alternatively they can be submitted electronically via the Shrine website, donations can be made in the same way. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us.

VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria Buckley or Fr Richard Green.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.
The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).
To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.
Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 26th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
This week Fr Jeremy Santoso officially commenced his appointment as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Isidore on making his first Profession in the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. It was a beautiful Liturgy and celebration for this new Chapter in the life and Priest hood of Fr Isidore.

Please continue to pray for Fr Isidore and other men to hear the call of God to serve him and His Mother in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.

FATIMA DAY
The Main Celebrant for Fatima Day in August will be Fr Isidore Chidi Enyinnaya OSPPE. Newly professed members of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

SUPPLY IN BOWRAL PARISH
During the month of August the Fathers will be assiting in Corpus Christ Parish, Bowral/Mittagong, while Fr Sean Cullen, Parish Priest is on annual leave. We pray that Fr Sean has a great holiday and returns refreshed and rejuvenated.

If anyone is wishing to see any of the Father’s, especially Fr Richard, please make an appointment by contacting the Monastery office.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY/JASNA GORA
The novena to our Lady of Mercy will take place as usual commencing on Monday 17th August – Tuesday 25th August 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions during this novena, slips can be found on the side table of the Church, alternatively they can be submitted electronically via the Shrine website, donations can be made in the same way. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us.

VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria Buckley or Fr Richard Green.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.
The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).
To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.
Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
This week Fr Jeremy Santoso officially commenced his appointment as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Isidore on making his first Profession in the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. It was a beautiful Liturgy and celebration for this new Chapter in the life and Priest hood of Fr Isidore.

Please continue to pray for Fr Isidore and other men to hear the call of God to serve him and His Mother in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.

FATIMA DAY
A Big THANK YOU to Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, for being the main Celebrant and Homilitst for July. As always it was a beautiful day of celebrations in honour of Our Lady.

The Main Celebrant for Fatima Day in August will be Fr Isidore Chidi Enyinnaya OSPPE. Newly professed members of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.

The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).

To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.

Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 12th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

THANK YOU & CONGRATS FR MAREK
Last weekend Fr Marek, celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination as well as we farewell him on his new appointment to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to Thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that
Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FATIMA DAY
The Celebrant for Fatima day in July will be Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, newly appointed Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate.

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit.

This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

HELPER’S OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS
PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL:
Where: NSW Parliament
Date: Saturday July 18 2026
Time: 8:30am  – 10:30am 

“Come to the new Calvary, where hearts are touched and souls saved”

For more information contact: Family Life International-Australia on 02 9519 9111 or mail@fli.org.au or www.fli.org.au 

Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 4th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary
The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that
Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FATIMA DAY
The Celebrant for Fatima day in July will be Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, newly appointed Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate.

THANK YOU & CONGRATS FR MAREK
This weekend Fr Marek, celebrates his 30th Anniversary of Ordination as well as we farewell him on his new appointment to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales, especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit.

This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

Here are the announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28th of June:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims

8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

CONGRATULATIONS FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

THANK YOU FR MAREK
Fr Marek has been appointed to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

MOVEMENTS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE
The only other move within the Province for the moment is Fr Zachary Lewis OSPPE, who has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. Let us also keep Fr Zachary in our prayers as he prepares to Start this new ministry in his life and Priesthood.

FATIMA DAY
The Celebrant for Fatima day in July will be Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, newly appointed Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale.

WORKING BEE
Please Note: There has been a change of date: The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate in this moment in Fr Isidore’s Religious life.

Here are the announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of June:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS

The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims
8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026
9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

CONGRATULATIONS FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

THANK YOU FR MAREK
Fr Marek has been appointed to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

MOVEMENTS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE
The only other move within the Province for the moment is Fr Zachary Lewis OSPPE, who has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. Let us also keep Fr Zachary in our prayers as he prepares to start this new ministry in his life and Priesthood.

FATIMA DAY
The Celebrant for Fatima day in July will be Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, newly appointed Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale.

WORKING BEE
Please Note: There has been a change of date: The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate in this moment in Fr Isidore’s Religious life.

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the 14th of June:

This weekend we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patroness of the Diocese of Wollongong.

FATIMA DAY
A huge THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle for accepting the invitation to be the main Celebrant for June. It was a great and successful day for all.

WORKING BEE
Please Note: There has been a change of date: The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

HELPER’S OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL:
Where: NSW Parliament / Date: Saturday June 20, 2026 / Time: 8:30am  – 10:30am 
“Come to the new Calvary, where hearts are touched and souls saved”

25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA
This year, here at Penrose Park, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna. The Mass took place on 26th August 2001. The crowns, blessed by St John Paul II, were placed on the icon by the Papal Nuncio at the time, the Most Reverend Francesco Canalini and the late Bishop Peter Ingham, Bishop of Wollongong.

The main celebration of the anniversary will take place on Sunday, 23rd August 2026. More specific details of the celebration will be published in the upcoming bulletins and on the Shrine website.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate in this moment in Fr Isidore’s Religious life.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
2 weeks ago, a Sacred Host was found left on one of the candlesticks at the Altar of St John Paul II. This is a sacrilege that has occurred, and the Pauline community has prayed and offered prayers in reparation for this sacrilege and all blasphemies against the Blessed Sacrament. This is a twofold announcement:

Firstly: Please be vigilant in the Shrine Church and the grounds. If you come upon a Sacred Host, please take it to the Monastery; there is always someone in residence, and they can take the Host off of you and deal with it accordingly.

Secondly: Please consume the Sacred Host in front of the Minister (especially in the hand) before returning to your position. As is always the case, one should be prepared for proper reception of the Eucharist by being in a state of grace, if not go to confession, ensure that a fast of an hour from food and drink (water and medication excepted) before receiving Holy Communion and finally prepare spiritually by praying and making time to pray before and after Holy Communion.

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ, the 7th of June:

SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is celebrated today, Sunday, 7th June 2026. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent Adoration.

After the Solemn Mass at 11am, there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the main Altar of the Shrine Church. All are invited to come along and participate!

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

HOLY WATER BOTTLES
Over the past few months, the Shrine has been trialling the provision of bottles for pilgrims to take Holy Water if they have no receptacle of their own. The recommended donation for a bottle is $5, which covers the purchase of the bottle, cap, and label, not counting the Fathers and Brothers’ effort in picking them up and assembling them, which is a labour of love for the Shrine and her people. It has come to our attention that some people think the price is for purchasing Holy Water.
PLEASE NOTE: the cost is only for the bottle, NOT the Holy Water. No blessed items may be sold; otherwise, they lose their blessing, which would be a violation of the Code of Canon Law.

FATIMA DAY
The main Celebrant for June will be the Most Reverend Michael Kennedy DD, Bishop of Newcastle-Maitland.

25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA
This year, here at Penrose Park, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna. The Mass took place on 26th August 2001. The crowns, blessed by St John Paul II, were placed on the icon by the Papal Nuncio at the time, the Most Reverend Francesco Canalini and the late Bishop Peter Ingham, Bishop of Wollongong.

The main celebration of the anniversary will take place on Sunday, 23rd August 2026. More specific details of the celebration will be published in the upcoming bulletins and on the Shrine website.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria or Fr Richard.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Last week, a Sacred Host was found left on one of the candlesticks at the Altar of St John Paul II. This is a sacrilege that has occurred, and the Pauline community has prayed and offered prayers in reparation for this sacrilege and all blasphemies against the Blessed Sacrament.

This is a twofold announcement:

Firstly: Please be vigilant in the Shrine Church and the grounds. If you come upon a Sacred Host, please take it to the Monastery; there is always someone in residence, and they can take the Host off of you and deal with it accordingly.

Secondly: Please consume the Sacred Host in front of the Minister (especially in the hand) before returning to your position. As is always the case, one should be prepared for proper reception of the Eucharist by being in a state of grace, if not go to confession, ensure that a fast of an hour from food and drink (water and medication excepted) before receiving Holy Communion and finally prepare spiritually by praying and making time to pray before and after Holy Communion.

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 31st of May:

WORKING BEE
THANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (31st May).

SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be celebrated on Sunday, 7th June 2026. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent Adoration.

After the Solemn Mass at 11am, there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the main Altar of the Shrine Church. All are invited to come along and participate.

HOLY WATER BOTTLES
Over the past few months, the Shrine has been trialling the provision of bottles for pilgrims to take Holy Water if they have no receptacle of their own. The recommended donation for a bottle is $5, which covers the purchase of the bottle, cap, and label, not counting the Fathers and Brothers’ effort in picking them up and assembling them, which is a labour of love for the Shrine and her people.
It has come to our attention that some people think the price is for purchasing Holy Water. PLEASE NOTE: the cost is only for the bottle, NOT the Holy Water. No blessed items may be sold; otherwise, they lose their blessing, which would be a violation of the Code of Canon Law.

FATIMA DAY
The main Celebrant for June will be the Most Reverend Michael Kennedy DD, Bishop of Newcastle-Maitland.

25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA
This year, here at Penrose Park, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna. The Mass took place on 26th August 2001. The crowns, blessed by St John Paul II, were placed on the icon by the Papal Nuncio at the time, the Most Reverend Francesco Canalini and the late Bishop Peter Ingham, Bishop of Wollongong.

The main celebration of the anniversary will take place on Sunday, 23rd August 2026. More specific details of the celebration will be published in the upcoming bulletins and on the Shrine website.

PASSION PLAY
This year as well the Shrine was forced to implement a traffic management plan to assist with getting people across the highway and onto the Hanging Rock Road. The was through engaging a Traffic control company though the final approval had to be given by Transport NSW. This came to a final cost of $28,000.00 to the Shrine and will be a regular thing. Fr Richard now has time to find funding and other forms of assistance to make next year smoother, which is more reasonable than the forced 3 week notice he recieved before the Passion Play. The Passion play will go ahead each year but we will need assistance in funding. Also, if you are considering coming, please plan your trip so as you can arrive by about 9am-10am. This will allow plenty of time to park and to walk about the Shrine.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria or Fr Richard.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.